As Honda distances itself from Tsunoda, what are his F1 options?
If Yuki Tsunoda and his new management were hoping to receive a helping hand from Honda as Tsunoda builds a case to remain in Formula 1, the mood music coming from HQ isn’t promising. As a member of Honda’s driver programme, Tsunoda was fast-tracked through the European junior single-seater ladder, making his F1 debut in […]
Reviewing F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain
We’ve just returned from Bahrain, where the Formula 1 teams did their only test last week ahead of the 2025 Melbourne season-opener next week. People say testing is boring but if you know what to look for, it’s anything but. The laps are on track, and the body language of the cars needs to be […]
Motorsport UK threatens taking legal action a
Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has threatened to take legal action against the FIA unless it addresses what he called an “erosion of accountability” under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s governance. Writing an address to Motorsport UK members, Richards — who was recently prevented from attending a World Motor Sport Council meeting after refusing to sign […]
F1 announces official vodka partner after LVMH deal
Formula 1 has announced its first-ever official vodka partner as the championship continues to build on its monumental deal with luxury goods brand LVMH. In October 2024 Liberty Media agreed a 10-year partnership with LVMH, in a deal that is reportedly worth $1billion. It has caused many LVMH brands to enter F1, as Moet & […]
Las Vegas GP organisers say F1 race generated $934m in revenue for the area
Las Vegas Grand Prix organisers have revealed that last year’s Formula 1 race generated $934million in revenue. Figures published in the GP’s economic impact analysis showed the contest is the largest recurring event in Las Vegas with a race week attendance of 306,000, of which 175,000 were from out-of-town. Spending figures revealed that on average […]
Autosport to launch newsletter with technical focus
Fans of technical developments and analysis from the world of motorsport can get the latest updates dropped directly into their inboxes with the launch of Autosport’s Tech Tuesday newsletter. The newsletter will bring readers all of the latest news and analysis on new development trends across Formula 1 and more, as Autosport aims to raise […]
What we didn’t learn from the F1 Bahrain pre-season test
Testing was held in unusual conditions, so will the results be representative? – Oleg Karpov On Thursday evening in Bahrain, a few hours after Lando Norris’ impressive long run, Andrea Stella was asked during his media briefing about whether McLaren will change its approach to celebrating success this year. Will it continue to do team […]
Sweet dreams are made of teams – Airtasker and Racing Bulls highlighting unsung heroes
Tim Fung loves Formula 1, he considers the job of measuring the distance between a car’s front wing as “badass” and, through Airtasker’s new partnership with Racing Bulls, the Australian is setting out to shine a light on the stories less told within the championship. The online marketplace connects people who need tasks completed with […]
Why the FIA has closed formation lap and damaged car loopholes for F1 2025
The FIA has made a raft of changes to Formula 1’s sporting rules for the 2025 season, with two loopholes concerning formation laps and damaged cars the most notable alterations. Article 43.8 of F1’s sporting rules has been changed to state “all cars starting from the pitlane able to do so must leave the pitlane […]